Out!

I let my guard down for an instant,
And He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is there, lurking
Just out of sight, just out of mind.
I can't escape him, can't outrun my thoughts.
Why are you still here?
I thought I was rid of you, almost two years ago.

You shouldn't be there, taking up space not intended for you.
There's a reason you're He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
Out, damned spot! Out, I say!
You're not allowed to take up residence in my heart anymore.
You lost that role, when you made me lose
Myself, my hopes, my mind.

You're crowding him out, screwing it up,
Leading me down a path I dare not peer down.
He has no chance when you bring out your charm.
He and I don't have the past we do.
He has nothing on you, but I want him.
So I say to you, one last time.

Get out!


Written March 30, 2009